The Singapore Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) for the production and supply of the Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV).

The Next Generation AFV will replace the ageing ULTRA M113 AFV which has been in service since the early 70s. The Next Generation AFV will provide our armoured forces with enhanced firepower, protection, mobility and situational awareness.

Developed together with the Defence Science and Technology Agency and our local defence industry, the Next Generation AFV will provide our armoured forces with enhanced firepower, protection, mobility and situational awareness.

The delivery of the Next Generation AFV will begin in 2019.

Number of Crew

Platform

3

Dismounted

Up to 8

Measurement

Length

6.9m

Width

3.28m

Height

3.2m

Weight

29 tonnes

Power to Weight Ratio

24.5 hp/ton

Mobility

Maximum Speed

70km/h

Range

500km

Vertical Obstacle Clearance

0.6m

Trench Clearance

2.1m

Maximum Front Slope

60%

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